Nakaban (Ryokan)
なかばん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles auxiliary tasks such as laying out futons in guest rooms, transporting food and luggage, and cleaning guest rooms at a ryokan.
Description
Nakaban (ryokan) assists nakai in providing services to ryokan guests by handling tasks such as laying out and storing futons in guest rooms, transporting meals and drinks, cleaning and tidying guest rooms, carrying luggage, and restocking supplies. The job requires physical stamina, as there are many demanding tasks, and the need to work accurately and quickly in a team. It also requires attentiveness to guests and prompt responses, supporting the ryokan's hospitality.
Future Outlook
With the recovery of travel demand both domestically and internationally, labor shortages in the ryokan industry continue. Due to the need to improve service quality and accommodate diverse guests, demand for nakaban is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Attentive to others / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Early morning shifts / Full-time employee / Night shifts / Part-time / casual / Shift work
Career Path
Nakaban → Nakai → Room attendant leader → Accommodation department staff → Accommodation department manager
Required Skills
Cargo handling / Futon management / Guest room cleaning / Serving and clearing
Recommended Skills
Basic foreign language / Basic hygiene management knowledge / Customer service manners
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to provide clean and comfortable guest rooms. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There is a lot of standing work for long hours and transporting heavy luggage, requiring physical stamina. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Required to collaborate with multiple people to carry out tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced analysis or logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | There are few tasks that require creativity. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Mastery of work procedures is emphasized more than acquiring specialized knowledge. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical calculations are rarely performed. |
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